2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (125 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum.
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 Opel Signum (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Opel Signum | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Signum |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |