2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 607 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 590 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.
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, 2006 Peugeot 607 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (134 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C3 | 607 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
