2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Nano 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 Tata Nano. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C5 | Nano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
