2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Lada 119
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Lada 119 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada 119 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lada 119 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada 119 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2002 Lada 119.
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 Lada 119 (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Lada 119 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Lada 119 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | C3 | 119 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
