1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 13 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Visa | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3020 mm |
