1994 Citroen AX vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 16 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 42 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 262 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
