2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
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, 2001 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |
