1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, both 1981 Citroen Visa and 1981 Volkswagen Santana were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 303 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Visa | Santana |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |