2004 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2010 Citroen C6 (440 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2010 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
