1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Mazda 121
To start off, 1999 Mazda 121 is newer by 13 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 121 weights approximately 101 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1999 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | 121 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
