2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 472 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Citroen C5 (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C5 | Palio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |
