1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1962 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 1962 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |