2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc, 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Micra (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Micra weights approximately 47 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 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C2 | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1240 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
