2002 Citroen C3 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Citroen C3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2002 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic 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 Citroen C3 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |