2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 349 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.
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 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C3 | Primera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |