2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
