2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2004 Citroen C3 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | C3 | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1150 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
