1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1990 Toyota Starlet (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
