1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 is newer by 24 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), 2005 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 25 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 25 weights approximately 388 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, 2005 Rover 25 (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 2005 Rover 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Visa | 25 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
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 | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |