2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Citroen C4 (320 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |