2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 542 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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, 2011 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2011 Citroen C4 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | 500 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1072 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
