2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saab 05-Sep (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 480 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 Saab 05-Sep (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Citroen | Saab |
Model | C3 | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |