2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus vs. 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus and 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus weights approximately 94 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X. 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, 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 1.4 SX Plus | 2001 Citroen C3 1.1 X | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
