2001 Citroen C vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2001 Citroen C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 760 kg more than 2001 Citroen C. 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
