2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C8 weights approximately 415 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 C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C8 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 C8 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Insight | C8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
