1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 253 kg more than 1987 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
