2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 515 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.
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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C3 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
