2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 572 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.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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 Mitsubishi Montero 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 Mitsubishi Montero (302 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C5 | Montero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 74 L |
