1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, 2008 Opel Agila 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Agila weights approximately 254 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, 2008 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2008 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Agila |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |
