2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Meriva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Meriva should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 195 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 Vauxhall Meriva (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C3 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1080 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |