2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C2 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C2 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
