1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Coupe (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 25 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 114 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Citroen Visa | 1981 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Visa | Coupe |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |