2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2002 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2002 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 147 | C3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |