2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2010 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1547 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 2010 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Express 2010 Citroen C3
Make Chevrolet Citroen
Model Express C3
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 323 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 505 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2673 kg 1126 kg
Vehicle Length 5692 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 2073 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3429 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 45 L


 

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