2011 Acura RL vs. 2002 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Acura RL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RL weights approximately 452 kg more than 2002 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RL 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, 2011 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RL | 2002 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | RL | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
