2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 7 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 127 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 669 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, 2009 Citroen C8 (314 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |