1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Opel Kadett

To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Kadett weights approximately 118 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.

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 Opel Kadett (101 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Citroen Visa 1985 Opel Kadett
Make Citroen Opel
Model Visa Kadett
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 858 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2580 mm


 

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