2007 Citroen C4 vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1985 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, 2007 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
