2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
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, 2003 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | City |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
