2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.

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 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C5 2003 Honda Accord
Make Citroen Honda
Model C5 Accord
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1607 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 65 L


 

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