2012 Toyota Tundra vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 124 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 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 2012 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | 2009 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Tundra | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
