1998 Citroen ZX vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Citroen ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Citroen ZX. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen ZX weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen ZX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen ZX | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | ZX | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |