1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 100 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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Visa | Santana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
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 | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |