2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 12 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 630 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C5 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
