1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Vento is newer by 8 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Vento weights approximately 338 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.
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, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (126 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Vento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Vento |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
