1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 850 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.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
