2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2002 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C 15 and 2002 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Citroen C 15 and 2002 Fiat Barchetta are equipped with a 1,747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. 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, 2002 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C 15 | 2002 Fiat Barchetta | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C 15 | Barchetta |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 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 | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |