2003 Citroen C4 vs. 2003 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C4 and 2003 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C4 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C4 weights approximately 330 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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C4 | 2003 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C4 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
