1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, 1982 Mazda 929 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mazda 929 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 929 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 929 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
