1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 18 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Vamos |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 73 L |