2010 Citroen C5 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2010 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C5 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Life |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
