2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen C2 (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C2 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
