2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Fiat Seicento were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C3 | Seicento |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |