2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. 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 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C5 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 36 L |
