2004 Citroen C5 vs. 1993 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude.
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 C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 1993 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
