2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Renault Ellypse
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Renault Ellypse were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Ellypse (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Ellypse should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2002 Renault Ellypse.
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 Renault Ellypse (191 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (108 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Ellypse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2002 Renault Ellypse 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 Renault Ellypse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Renault Ellypse | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Ellypse |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |
