2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 22 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
