1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 11 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1060 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 1995 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1995 Nissan President 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. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Visa | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |