2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Citroen Xsara is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 452 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2001 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |