2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | RL | C5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2178 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |