1988 Citroen BX vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 41 L |
