2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Citroen C3 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. 2002 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2002 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2002 Daihatsu Sirion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C3 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
