2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1308 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |