1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1961 Toyota Corona 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 1961 Toyota Corona. 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |