2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Silverado | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 66 L |
