2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1416 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.

Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3. 2007 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C3 2007 Dodge Ram
Make Citroen Dodge
Model C3 Ram
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 5653 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 509 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1252 kg 2668 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 6350 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 4080 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 132 L


 

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