1983 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 45 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Accord (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Accord | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C3 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
