1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1992 Opel Calibra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Calibra weights approximately 468 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
