2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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, 2002 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |