2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (108 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. 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, 2004 Citroen C4 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C4 | Punto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
