1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 12 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 353 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, 1993 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1993 Rover 200 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Visa | 200 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |