2006 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | C5 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
