2007 Citroen C5 vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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, 1997 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
