2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | C5 | Alero |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2944 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |