2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C1 and 2009 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 748 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. 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, 2009 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C1 | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
