2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Citroen C
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Citroen C were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 202 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Citroen C | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
