2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2012 Citroen C4 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Palio | C4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |