2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
