2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 387 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C2 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 106 L |
