2005 Citroen C vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1568 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
