1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
