2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2004 Volvo C70.
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 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C5 | C70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |