1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1988 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Bluebird (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 120 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, 1988 Nissan Bluebird (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1988 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
