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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 16 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 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | C3 | Fabia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |