1992 Citroen BX vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Citroen BX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 234 kg more than 1992 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, 1989 Honda Accord (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen BX | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
