2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Cruze (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze.
Because 2004 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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 Holden Cruze (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | C5 | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
