2004 Citroen C3 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2004 Citroen C3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C3 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
