1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 13 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Today |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
