1984 Citroen BX vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
