2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2001 Citroen C2. 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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C2 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
