1984 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1984 Buick Electra 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 580 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.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Electra | Visa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |