2003 Citroen C vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C and 2003 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo C70 (197 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo C70 weights approximately 629 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 Volvo C70 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C | C70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |
