1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1972 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen Visa (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1972 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Chante |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
