2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Honda Life 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 12 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C3 | Life |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |