1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 16 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (115 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | C5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |
