2005 Citroen C1 vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C1 and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C1 (53 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C1 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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, 2005 Citroen C1 (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C1 | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
Model | C1 | Alto |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 41 HP |
Torque | 132 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |