2004 Rover 75 vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Rover | Citroen |
| Model | 75 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
