2006 Citroen C1 vs. 2006 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C1 and 2006 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 908 kg more than 2006 Citroen C1. 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C1 | 2006 Fiat Punto | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C1 | Punto |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 49 L |