2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2001 Mazda Laputa. 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 (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C3 | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
