2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Fiat Palio II
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (90 HP @ 1900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 408 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4.
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 Citroen C4 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Fiat Palio II | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C4 | Palio II |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1241 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 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 Weight | 1375 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |