1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Honda Lagreat
To start off, 2002 Honda Lagreat is newer by 17 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 1238 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, 2002 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 2002 Honda Lagreat 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. 2002 Honda Lagreat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2002 Honda Lagreat | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Lagreat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
