2005 Citroen C8 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 C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C8 (157 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2007 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 C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |