2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 303 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C5 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |