2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Citroen C8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2001 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 C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |