2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1464 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
