1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Passat |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
