2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C8 (157 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 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 C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C8 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1410 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
