2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 146 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 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda B2300 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C3 | B2300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |