2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2006 Nissan Primera. 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 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | C5 | Primera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |