2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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 Citroen C5 (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |