1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 6 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Visa | Passat |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |