2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 and 2000 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW Z8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW Z8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Z8 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
