2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Opel Frogster were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frogster. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frogster weights approximately 46 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frogster. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Frogster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |