1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 508 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, 1986 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | CX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
