1999 Citroen C3 vs. 1999 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C3 and 1999 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Clio (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C3. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C3 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1999 Renault Clio.
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 Renault Clio (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C3. 1999 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C3 | 1999 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
