2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Peugeot 407 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 7 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.
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 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C5 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
