2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 977 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C5 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
