2003 Citroen C vs. 2003 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C and 2003 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Suzuki Samurai (62 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 244 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.
Because 2003 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Samurai 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 Suzuki Samurai (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2003 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
