2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
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 (216 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C4 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
