2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 547 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 Citroen C5 (190 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1672 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |