1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 616 weights approximately 20 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 616 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
