1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Honda CRX
To start off, 1992 Honda CRX is newer by 9 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda CRX weights approximately 328 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, 1992 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1992 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | CRX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
