2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Proton Gen were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Gen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Gen (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Gen should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3.
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 Proton Gen (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Gen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | C3 | Gen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
