2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (78 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C3 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.

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 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Citroen C3 2000 Toyota Corolla
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C3 Corolla
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 2184 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 78 HP
Torque 112 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 23.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1246 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 50 L


 

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