2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 95 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |