2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 76 L |
