2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Charade and 2009 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2009 Citroen C3 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Citroen |
Model | Charade | C3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |