2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
