2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 1976 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Citroen C 15 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C 15 | 1976 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C 15 | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |