2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 525 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | C3 | 166 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |