1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C 15 and 1999 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen C 15 (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Citroen C 15 (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1999 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C 15 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
