2004 Citroen C3 vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C3 and 2004 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C3 | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | C3 | Panda |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1053 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |