1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 140 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 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Visa | Passat |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |