1978 Citroen CX vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 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, 1978 Citroen CX (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
