2005 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.

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, 2005 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 1990 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C5 1990 Honda Legend
Make Citroen Honda
Model C5 Legend
Year Released 2005 1990
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 3206 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 135 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 200 km/hour 226 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 8.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1607 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 68 L


 

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