2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). 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 410 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 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 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 C5 | 2001 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 41 L |
