2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1600 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C3 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |