1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 370 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 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
