2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
