2002 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2002 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2010 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Barchetta | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | Barchetta | C5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
