1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa is newer by 14 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Corsa weights approximately 158 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, 1993 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
