2003 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2003 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2003 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2003 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 147 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 17.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
