2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 259 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2005 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C5 | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |