2003 Citroen C vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Citroen C is newer by 1 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C weights approximately 96 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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen C has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C | Accord |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |