2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2010 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | C5 | FX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
