2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (173 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 252 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C5 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
