1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 24 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda HR-V weights approximately 381 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 2009 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | HR-V |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |