2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord.
Because 2001 Citroen Osee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Citroen Osee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Osee | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Osee | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |