2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 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 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | C5 | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |