1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 80 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 1969 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 1969 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, 1969 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |