2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 59 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 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |