2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 23 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Spark | Visa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
