1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Acura Integra

To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Acura Integra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa.

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, 1986 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1986 Acura Integra 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. 1986 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Citroen Visa 1986 Acura Integra
Make Citroen Acura
Model Visa Integra
Year Released 1986 1986
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4355 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1665 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2520 mm


 

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