2005 Citroen C3 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Citroen C3 is newer by 21 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 411 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, 2005 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2005 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
