1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 13 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa.
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, 1996 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1996 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Visa | 400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
