2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C3 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3.
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 C3 (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Palio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
