2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (320 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |