1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar

To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Hyundai Stellar were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 312 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 Hyundai Stellar 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 Hyundai Stellar. 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 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Citroen Visa 1984 Hyundai Stellar
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model Visa Stellar
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.1 mm 76.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1034 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2580 mm


 

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