2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Serena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
