2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Skoda Fabia 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 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | C5 | Fabia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |