1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Ballade | C5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
