2009 Citroen C2 vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C2 and 2009 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. 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, 2009 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C2 | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C2 | Panda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |