1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1983 Citroen Visa and 1983 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 200 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 305 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 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 305 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 305 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
