2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Mazda 323
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 323 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C3 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
