2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | C5 | 156 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1591 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
