2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Smart ForTwo 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 (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Citroen | Smart |
Model | C5 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 22 L |