2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 263 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 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (117 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Previa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1367 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |