2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 192 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Accord | C3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
