1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,070 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 110 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 323 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
