2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2012 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | C3 | Elise |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |