1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1983 Citroen Visa and 1983 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 140 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.
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, 1983 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1983 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
