1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 965 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 1998 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
