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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C8 (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 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 513 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). 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 | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |