1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 694 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
