1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Splash is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Splash (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Splash should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Splash weights approximately 140 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2012 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Splash |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.4 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
