1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Accent is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa.
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, 2010 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2010 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Visa | Accent |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 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 Length | 3700 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
