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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 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 579 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 (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 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 | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
