1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Visa | Charmant |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |