2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C3 (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |