2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C5 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
