1996 Citroen ZX vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Citroen ZX 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen ZX weights approximately 85 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 (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | ZX | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
