2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 770 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 C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 2007 Citroen C5 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 C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C5 | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |
