2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Opel Vectra 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 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 495 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.
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 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C3 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
