1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 245 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
