2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Mini One
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Mini One were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mini One (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C3 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2003 Mini One.
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 Mini One (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Mini One | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | C3 | One |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
