2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2000 Caterham C21 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
Because 2000 Caterham C21 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 Caterham C21. 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 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5. 2000 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Caterham C21 | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Caterham | Citroen |
Model | C21 | C5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |