2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Noble M12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Because 2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12. 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 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2000 Noble M12 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Citroen | Noble |
| Model | C5 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
