2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (143 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C3 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |