2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 58 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 Honda Civic (153 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (95 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |