2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1990 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 263 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.
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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1990 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C3 | Spirit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
