2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander

To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander 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, 2004 Citroen C4 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C4 2004 Toyota Highlander
Make Citroen Toyota
Model C4 Highlander
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 222 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1685 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 73 L


 

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