2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (117 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1367 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
