2001 Seat Tango vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 58 kg more than 2012 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Tango | C3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
