1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Buick Century

To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.

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, 1984 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Citroen Visa 1984 Buick Century
Make Citroen Buick
Model Visa Century
Year Released 1986 1984
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1579 cc 4300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 106 HP 85 HP
Torque 134 Nm 224 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3710 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1364 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2662 mm