2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.
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, 2001 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
