2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 392 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | C3 | Alero |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |