2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Insight | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
