2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 146 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. 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 Dodge Intrepid (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2004 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C5 | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
