2003 Citroen C4 vs. 2001 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2003 Citroen C4 is newer by 2 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 13 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C4 weights approximately 235 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, 2003 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C4 | 2001 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C4 | Palio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 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 Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
