2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
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 Weight | 1633 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |