1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 23 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1603 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 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Visa | Durango |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
