1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy is newer by 28 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 663 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, 2011 Mazda Premacy (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | Premacy |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |