2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera.
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, 2004 Citroen C5 (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2000 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Primera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
