2001 Citroen C vs. 1982 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Citroen C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 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, 2001 Citroen C (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C | 1982 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |