2003 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, both 2003 Citroen C5 and 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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 Mitsubishi Lancer (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Citroen C5 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model C5 Lancer
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2610 mm


 

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