2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio.
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 Fiat Palio (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C5 | Palio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |