1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Holden Astra. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Astra weights approximately 5 kg more 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 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Astra. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Astra. 1986 Holden Astra 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 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Visa | Astra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
