2001 Citroen Osee vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Osee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Osee would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Osee. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Osee.
Because 2001 Citroen Osee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Citroen Osee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Osee | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Osee | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |