1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,345 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 415 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. 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, 1976 Citroen CX (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Accord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |