2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 473 kg more than 2011 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1250 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |