2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 436 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |