2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 892 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 2006 Nissan Quest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C5 | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |