1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1986 Citroen Visa

To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1996 Bentley Azure 1986 Citroen Visa
Make Bentley Citroen
Model Azure Visa
Year Released 1996 1986
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6747 cc 1124 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 69 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 80 L