2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1643 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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C3 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
