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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (136 HP @ 6000 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 220 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 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 | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
