1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Kadett (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 1987 Opel Kadett (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
