2003 Citroen C4 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Citroen C4 is newer by 19 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C4. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C4 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |