1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 650 cc (2 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 182 kg more than 1958 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Light |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
