2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | C5 | 146 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1370 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 64.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |