2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Skoda Octavia 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 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | C5 | Octavia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |