1981 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Citroen CX is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen CX weights approximately 289 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, 1981 Citroen CX (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen CX | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Accord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |