2012 Citroen C1 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C1 and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C1. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C1.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C1 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C1 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
