2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Accent (101 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2005 Citroen C3 (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | C3 | Accent |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |