2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Rover 25
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 25 (86 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Rover 25.
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 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | C3 | 25 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
