2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
