2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.6 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |