2004 Citroen C8 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C8 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 C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C8 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C8 weights approximately 566 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 C8 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C8 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |