2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Astra (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Astra.
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 Vauxhall Astra (173 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (112 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2004 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | C5 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
