2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda MPV (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda MPV weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda MPV (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C2 | MPV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
