2003 Citroen C vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C and 2003 Honda Inspire were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 604 kg more than 2003 Citroen C. 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 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C. 2003 Honda Inspire 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. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C | Inspire |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
