2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
Because 2001 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Astra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7350 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |