2002 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C5 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C5 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |