1973 Citroen Dyane vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 Citroen Dyane. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen Dyane | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Dyane | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
