2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Citroen C4

To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion will offer significantly more control. 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 C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Daihatsu Sirion 2009 Citroen C4
Make Daihatsu Citroen
Model Sirion C4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 138 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.1 seconds 14.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 906 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 60 L


 

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