1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
