1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1984 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
Model | Lagonda | Visa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |