2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 228 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1225 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | C3 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 132 L |
