2001 Chrysler Neon vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Neon and 2001 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Neon. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Neon. (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Neon | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Neon | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 66 L |
