2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
Because 2008 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |