1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 33 | Visa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |