1999 Citroen C3 vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C3 and 1999 Kia Sephia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sephia (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C3. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C3 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1999 Kia Sephia.
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, 1999 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C3 | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
