1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1955 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1955 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen Visa weights approximately 182 kg more than 1955 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1955 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Light |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
