2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 Proton Impian. 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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Impian. 2005 Proton Impian has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Impian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | C5 | Impian |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
