1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 626 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
