1974 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
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, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
