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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (55 HP @ 5000 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 100 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 (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (96 Nm @ 2250 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 | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
