1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 738 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | Visa | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1950 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |