2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 156 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
