2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 2005 Citroen C3 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C3 | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 18.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
