1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 9 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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.
Because 1993 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Citroen | Italdesign |
| Model | Visa | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
