2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Toyota Will

To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 380 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.

Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3. 2003 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Citroen C3 2003 Toyota Will
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C3 Will
Year Released 2002 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 60 L


 

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