2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C2 and 2004 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Meriva should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 340 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.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C2 | 2004 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C2 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2640 mm |