2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 25 (101 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 25 weights approximately 50 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 Rover 25 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Rover 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | C3 | 25 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |