2002 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C5 and 2002 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Citroen C5 and 2002 Peugeot 206 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C5 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 206. 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, 2002 Peugeot 206 (206 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C5 | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
