1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 6 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
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 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1990 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Visa | Nova |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
