1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 607 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 560 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.
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, 2002 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2002 Peugeot 607 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 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2002 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Visa | 607 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |