2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 732 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C3 | Villager |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |