2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Hyundai Coupe

To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Hyundai Coupe 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, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Coupe.

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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen C5 2001 Hyundai Coupe
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model C5 Coupe
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 185 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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