2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Opel Frogster were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frogster. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2001 Opel Frogster. 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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frogster. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C5 | Frogster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
