2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Punto |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
