1998 Honda Life vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Life | C5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |