2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 259 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |