2003 Acura EL vs. 2003 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2003 Acura EL and 2003 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C5 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Acura EL.
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, 2003 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura EL | 2003 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | EL | C5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |