2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Outback weights approximately 437 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | C3 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
