2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C5 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
