2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 106. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 106. 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 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 106 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| 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 | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |
