2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Kia Cerato are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Cerato (142 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato.
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 Kia Cerato (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
