2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Citroen C2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
