2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 635 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | C3 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |