2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Fiat Palio II
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Fiat Palio II were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 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 C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Fiat Palio II | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C3 | Palio II |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.5 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 | 1252 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |
