2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Xedos |
| Model | C5 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
