1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
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, 2009 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2009 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Concerto | C8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |