1999 Citroen C3 vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C3 and 1999 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C3. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C3 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 1999 Renault Spider 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 1999 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider 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 Spider has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Spider 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 Spider | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Spider |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |