2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Nissan 1400 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
Because 2006 Nissan 1400 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 Nissan 1400. 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 Citroen C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C5 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |