1990 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Citroen CX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen CX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen CX | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |