1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 22 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 1268 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Visa | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
