1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Buick Century were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (85 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster 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 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1985 Buick Century | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | Visa | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2664 mm |
