1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Corsa weights approximately 18 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. 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, 1982 Opel Corsa (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Visa | Corsa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |