2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | C5 | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
