2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Fiat Scudo

To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Fiat Scudo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2000 Fiat Scudo. 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 Fiat Scudo (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Scudo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Citroen C3 2000 Fiat Scudo
Make Citroen Fiat
Model C3 Scudo
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Hatchback Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1581 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 71.5 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1138 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1750 mm


 

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