1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1335 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.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |