2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 348 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 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 83 L |