2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Citroen |
| Model | Cayenne | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
