1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | 616 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |