2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Citroen C2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. 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, 2004 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2003 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C2 | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C2 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |