2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Fiat Palio II
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Fiat Palio II were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Palio II (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Fiat Palio II | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Palio II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
