1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2001 Toyota Yaris is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Yaris (66 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 108 kg more than 1980 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, 2001 Toyota Yaris (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2001 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
