2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2002 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 2 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, 2002 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2001 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Palio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1097 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |
