2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Opel Omega | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |