1999 Citroen C3 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C3 and 1999 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen C3 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C3 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Citroen C3 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen C3 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |