1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1985 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1985 Austin Maestro and 1985 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Austin Maestro weights approximately 42 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Maestro | 1985 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Maestro | Visa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
