2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2008 Citroen C4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Agila.
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 Citroen C4 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. 2008 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2000 Vauxhall Agila has manual transmission. 2000 Vauxhall Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C4 | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |