1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Chante 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 5 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 232 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Chante |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
