1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 747 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 1991 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Supra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
