1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Opel Kadett

To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Kadett.

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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Kadett. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Kadett.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Citroen Visa 1984 Opel Kadett
Make Citroen Opel
Model Visa Kadett
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2530 mm


 

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