1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 749 kg more than 1984 Citroen C 15. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
