2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 39 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. 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 Saab 05-Sep (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Citroen | Saab |
Model | C5 | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |