2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Mitsubishi Dion are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Dion.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Dion. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion 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 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Mitsubishi Dion | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | C5 | Dion |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |