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 5,883 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 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 213 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 (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C3 2007 Dodge Ram
Make Citroen Dodge
Model C3 Ram
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 5883 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 89 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 2900 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 827 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 102.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 119.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 17.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1147 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 5790 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 129 L


 

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