2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 407 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |