2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Citroen C8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C8 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 511 kg more than 2004 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 C8 (190 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C8 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |