2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 214 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 131 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 (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 196 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Dodge | Citroen |
Model | Ram | C5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |