2008 Citroen C3 vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 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, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C3 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
