2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3.
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 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C3 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |