1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 768 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Visa | 164 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |