1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 648 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 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Visa | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |