2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (115 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3. 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 (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
