2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 608 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 21.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 180 L |