2002 Acura CL vs. 2005 Citroen C8
To start off, 2005 Citroen C8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2005 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | CL | C8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
