2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa.
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 (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2003 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | C3 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
