2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | TL | C5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
