2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.

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 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C5 2006 Nissan Frontier
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C5 Frontier
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 131 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1666 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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