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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5250 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 Citroen C3 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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 (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3250 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 | 1360 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
