2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vivaro (118 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 137 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, 2007 Opel Vivaro (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |