1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Citroen BX
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 2 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 250 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, 1985 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1985 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | BX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
