2006 Citroen C5 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1984 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, 2006 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2006 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
