2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Jaguar R Coupe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar R Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar R Coupe weights approximately 271 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 Jaguar R Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar R Coupe (525 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar R Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Jaguar R Coupe | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | C5 | R Coupe |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 525 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |