2003 Citroen C vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C and 2003 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C weights approximately 96 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.
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 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2003 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
