1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda 1300 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2200 mm |
