2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Lada 21 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada 21 (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada 21 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C1 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2009 Lada 21.
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, 2009 Lada 21 (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lada 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Lada 21 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | C1 | 21 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
