2003 Citroen C 15 vs. 1986 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Citroen C 15 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,953 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Citroen C 15. 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, 1986 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C 15. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C 15 | 1986 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
