2002 Chrysler 300 vs. 2002 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler 300 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chrysler 300 (251 HP) has 179 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 553 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 Chrysler 300 (346 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler 300 | 2002 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | 300 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
