2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C5 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 178 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2004 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |