2001 Seat Tango vs. 2001 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2001 Seat Tango and 2001 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 230 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 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3. 2001 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2001 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Tango | C3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
