2012 Citroen C1 vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C1 and 2012 Acura TL were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2012 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1. 2012 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C1 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C1 | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Citroen | Acura |
| Model | C1 | TL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
