2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Impian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Impian (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Impian should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Impian weights approximately 210 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 Proton Impian (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Impian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Proton Impian | |
Make | Citroen | Proton |
Model | C3 | Impian |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |