1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 18 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 580 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.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Mobilio |
Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |