2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Honda Fit
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 4 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3.
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, 2004 Honda Fit (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2004 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
