2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Peugeot 806
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 806 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 547 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 Peugeot 806 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C3 | 806 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
