2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C5 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |
