2012 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1555 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 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana. 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 GMC Savana | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | GMC | Citroen |
Model | Savana | C3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |