2003 Citroen C vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2003 Citroen C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C weights approximately 201 kg more than 2000 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, 2003 Citroen C (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C | Seicento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |
