1982 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1982 Austin Marina and 1982 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Marina weights approximately 67 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Because 1982 Austin Marina 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 1982 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1982 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Marina | Visa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
