2007 Citroen C3 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2007 Citroen C3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 642 kg more than 2007 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | C3 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2880 mm |
