1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 338 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Luce |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
