1978 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |
