2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | C3 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
