1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Honda Accord

To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 130 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Citroen Visa 1979 Honda Accord
Make Citroen Honda
Model Visa Accord
Year Released 1983 1979
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 1750 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 86 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 805 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2390 mm


 

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