2012 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C3 and 2012 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1487 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 2012 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C3 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |