2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 812 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C3 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |