1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Saab 9000
To start off, 1987 Saab 9000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Saab 9000 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Saab 9000 weights approximately 565 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Saab 9000 (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1987 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Visa | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
