1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol
To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 8 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol weights approximately 242 kg more 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 Citroen Visa (137 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Civic Del Sol |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |