2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Citroen Saxo
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Citroen Saxo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2004 Citroen Saxo. 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, 2004 Citroen C3 (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Citroen Saxo | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | Saxo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
