2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.

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 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen C5 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Citroen Pontiac
Model C5 Bonneville
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 58 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1438 kg 1347 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 66 L


 

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