2008 Citroen C5 vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C5 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
