2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
