2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C5 | Palio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1241 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |