1983 Austin Ambassador vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1983 Austin Ambassador and 1983 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 465 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Ambassador | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Ambassador | Visa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
