1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 93 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
