1985 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1985 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Electra (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Electra weights approximately 510 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, 1985 Buick Electra (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1985 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Electra | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Electra | Visa |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |