2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 310 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 XJ220 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 XJ220. 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 XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 887 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 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 XJ220 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | C5 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 1077 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 354 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |