2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |