2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2006 Dacia Logan is newer by 6 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Dacia Logan. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2006 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Citroen | Dacia |
| Model | C5 | Logan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
