2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z. 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan 370Z | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Citroen |
| Model | 370Z | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 332 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |
