1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1150 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 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | Visa | Musso |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |