2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (254 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 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 Chrysler 300 (332 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | 300 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
