2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Panda (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (134 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda 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 Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
