1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 555 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |