1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 22 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 966 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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Visa | Sharan |
Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |