2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 407 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (170 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Civic | C5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |
