2005 Citroen C vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
