2007 Acura TL vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | TL | C5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
