1990 Citroen BX vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Honda Accord (289 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
