2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2001 Honda HR-V and 2001 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. 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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2001 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | HR-V | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
