2008 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C1 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 382 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, 2008 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C1 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
