1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Mazda 5
To start off, 2008 Mazda 5 is newer by 23 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 5 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 5 weights approximately 735 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, 2008 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2008 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
