2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 477 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |