1980 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1980 Citroen Visa and 1980 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 428 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.
Because 1980 Mazda 929 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen Visa | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | 929 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |