2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Mazda DrifterX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Because 2008 Mazda DrifterX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda DrifterX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
