2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 407 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2006 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 2006 Daihatsu Charade
Make Citroen Daihatsu
Model C3 Charade
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 989 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 172 km/hour 155 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 16.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1147 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 3420 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.3 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 36 L