2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 218 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C3 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
