2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2000 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C3 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
