2011 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Armada and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Armada 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 2011 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Armada | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Nissan | Citroen |
Model | Armada | C3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 1123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |