1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Mazda 2
To start off, 2004 Mazda 2 is newer by 20 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 2 weights approximately 330 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, 2004 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2004 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
