1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 528 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Citroen Visa 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Citroen Mazda
Model Visa Familia
Year Released 1988 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.1 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 78.4 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 60 L