2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 Citroen C1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Panda (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C1 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda.
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, 2010 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Panda | 2012 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | Panda | C1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
