2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C and 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C | Proudia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
