2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 172 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | C5 | Montana |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |