1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 368 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.
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, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
