2004 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 246 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2001 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. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Civic | C5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
