1980 Austin Maxi vs. 1980 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1980 Austin Maxi and 1980 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Maxi (72 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Maxi weights approximately 262 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Austin Maxi (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Maxi | 1980 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Maxi | Visa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
