2006 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |