1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 187 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Suzuki Cervo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Suzuki Cervo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Suzuki Cervo (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Suzuki Cervo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1982 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2040 mm |
