2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2002 Honda City | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | City |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |