2002 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2002 Citroen C5 and 2002 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Envoy weights approximately 726 kg more than 2002 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 GMC Envoy 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, 2002 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C5. 2002 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Citroen C5 2002 GMC Envoy
Make Citroen GMC
Model C5 Envoy
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 4160 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 83 L


 

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