2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Silverado | C5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
