1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1984 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 154 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, 1984 Nissan Sunny (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1984 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
