1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Luce |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
