2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 327 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Colorado | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |