2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 403 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 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C5 | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |