2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 936 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 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 96 L |