1984 Citroen BX vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
