2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Daihatsu Altis

To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Daihatsu Altis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Altis. 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 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C5 2004 Daihatsu Altis
Make Citroen Daihatsu
Model C5 Altis
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Size 2946 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1694 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2730 mm


 

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