2005 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C1 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Citroen C1.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C1 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C1 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |