2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 438 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 Ferrari 550 (570 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (147 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2002 Ferrari 550 has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ferrari 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | C3 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 110 L |
