2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Peugeot 1007
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Peugeot 1007 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 1007 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 1007 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 359 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 Peugeot 1007 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C2 | 1007 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
