1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1999 Citroen C3
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 1999 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C3. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 346 kg more than 1999 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C3. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 1999 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Lumina | C3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |