2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5.
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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |