1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 130 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Visa | Corsa |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |