1987 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 643 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
