1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 242 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
