1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 14 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover MGF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover MGF (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover MGF should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 802 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 1995 Rover MGF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Rover MGF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Rover MGF (236 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1995 Rover MGF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1995 Rover MGF | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Visa | MGF |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1769 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 | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
