1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 330 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 626 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
