2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Silverado | C5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
