1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 655 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Visa | Dart |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
