1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Citroen Xantia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 211 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Xantia | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |