1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Accord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |