1980 Citroen Visa vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Citroen Visa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 328 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Luce |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
