2012 Citroen C1 vs. 2012 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C1 and 2012 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Outback weights approximately 671 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C1 | 2012 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C1 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1536 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
