2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, 2007 Citroen C8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 629 kg more than 2002 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (270 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Civic | C8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
