2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 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 1,749 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 516 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C4 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |