2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Peugeot 307 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 45 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 307. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 307. (202 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
