2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Citroen C1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1317 kg more than 2008 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C1 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C1 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 93 L |
