2010 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C3 and 2010 Chevrolet Orlando were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 580 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 Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Citroen C3 | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
Model | C3 | Orlando |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4652 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1633 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |