2004 Citroen C 15 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Citroen C 15 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C 15 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C 15 | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 120 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |