2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 533 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |