2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 Mazda 626. 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 Mazda 626 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C3 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
