2003 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C5 and 2003 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 750 kg more than 2003 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari 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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C5 | 2003 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C5 | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |