2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C5 | Zafira |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |