1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Ginetta G32
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Ginetta G32 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ginetta G32 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ginetta G32 (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ginetta G32 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 47 kg more than 1986 Ginetta G32.
Because 1986 Ginetta G32 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ginetta G32. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ginetta G32 (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ginetta G32 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Ginetta G32 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ginetta |
| Model | Visa | G32 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
