2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C1 is newer by 4 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Citroen C1. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C1 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C1 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |