2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. 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 C5 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C5 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
