1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 205 is newer by 11 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 205. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1995 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 205 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
