2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (114 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 C2 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 41 L |
