1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Mazda Tribute

To start off, 2008 Mazda Tribute is newer by 25 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 913 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 2008 Mazda Tribute 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, 2008 Mazda Tribute 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, 2008 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 2008 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Citroen Visa 2008 Mazda Tribute
Make Citroen Mazda
Model Visa Tribute
Year Released 1983 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 651 cc 2965 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 1653 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2630 mm


 

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