2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 384 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Dakota 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, 2002 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Citroen | Dodge |
Model | C3 | Dakota |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |