2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2006 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Optra 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 233 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2006 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Optra | C5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
