2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (117 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1367 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |