2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 144 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |
