2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Spyker C8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8.
Because 2001 Spyker C8 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 Spyker C8. 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 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Spyker |
| Model | C5 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
