1982 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen Visa would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Citroen Visa weights approximately 25 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Visa | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Life |
Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |