2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 292 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
