2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
