2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 505 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Xedos |
| Model | C3 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
