2000 Opel Agila vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Agila would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Agila | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Opel | Citroen |
| Model | Agila | C5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 71 L |
