2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corvette | C5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1607 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
