2003 Citroen C vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Citroen C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C weights approximately 76 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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 Citroen C (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen C has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C | Life |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 31 L |