1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 743 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Citroen Visa 2010 Honda Accord
Make Citroen Honda
Model Visa Accord
Year Released 1980 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 51 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4849 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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