1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1983 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 785 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.
Because 1983 Buick LeSabre 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 1983 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Buick LeSabre | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | LeSabre | Visa |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |