2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc, 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C2 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C2 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. 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, 2007 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C2 | Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1242 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
