1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 375 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Celica |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |