1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 376 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 1984 Volvo 360 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 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Visa | 360 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |