2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lotus Exige weights approximately 116 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 2008 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C1 | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C1 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
