2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2002 Toyota Yaris. 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |