2005 Honda Life vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2001 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Life | C5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |