1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 900 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Visa | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
