2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 2004 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2004 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2004 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C3 | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 18.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
