1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Nissan XVL

To start off, 1999 Nissan XVL is newer by 15 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan XVL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan XVL (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan XVL should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan XVL weights approximately 520 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, 1999 Nissan XVL (310 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan XVL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 1999 Nissan XVL 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. 1999 Nissan XVL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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