2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Vauxhall Agila were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. 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 (152 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C3 | Agila |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |