2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Yukon weights approximately 740 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | C5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
