2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 281 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
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 C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Fiat Punto | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C5 | Punto |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |