1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 6 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 248 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica 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 (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Visa | Minica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |