1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Citroen Visa and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 205 (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 60 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, 1983 Peugeot 205 (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 205 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
