2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (176 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Colorado 2006 Citroen C3
Make Chevrolet Citroen
Model Colorado C3
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 72 HP
Torque 251 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1211 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 47 L


 

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