1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 25 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1321 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, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 722 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
