1981 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 747 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Electra | C3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
