2009 Citroen C4 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1989 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
