2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Pontiac | Citroen |
Model | Bonneville | C5 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |