2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Stagea | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Nissan | Citroen |
Model | Stagea | C5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |