1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 340 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 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | Visa | Neon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |