2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 2007 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C3 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
