2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |