2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Accord | C3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |