2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C2 and 2004 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 765 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C2. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C2. 2004 Citroen C2 has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen C2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen C2 | 2004 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C2 | Frontera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2710 mm |