2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.2 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 | 1097 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |