2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Hyundai XG
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Hyundai XG were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai XG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai XG (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai XG should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai XG weights approximately 576 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 Hyundai XG (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai XG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Hyundai XG | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | C3 | XG |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
