1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1979 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1979 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Visa | Taft |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |