1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 400 kg more than 1977 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 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 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 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Chante |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 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 |
