2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Proton 400
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 Proton 400.
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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | C3 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
