1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 1993 Kia Capital 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 436 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1993 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1993 Kia Capital | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Visa | Capital |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |