2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Fiat Seicento
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Fiat Seicento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C3 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2003 Fiat Seicento. 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 (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Seicento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
