1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1995 Suzuki Swift 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Suzuki Swift. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1995 Suzuki Swift.
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 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1995 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Swift |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
