2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,363 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (89 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 175 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.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C2 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12.4 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 | 990 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 44 L |