2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Fiat Seicento
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Fiat Seicento 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 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2001 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Fiat Seicento | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C5 | Seicento |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1116 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |