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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 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 Citroen C2 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 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 | 1398 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 46 L |
