2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
