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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda 626 (100 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 140 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.
Because 2000 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (112 Nm @ 3300 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 | 1360 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
