1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 48 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
