2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5. 2000 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Fiat Barchetta | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C5 | Barchetta |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |