2000 Acura RL vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 82 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. 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 C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | RL | C5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
