2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C2 2006 Nissan Quest
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C2 Quest
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 2316 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 76 L


 

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