1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 573 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, 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
