2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Cube |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
