2003 Citroen C vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 138 kg more than 2003 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
