1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 170 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 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7. 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 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |