1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 70 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 2001 Toyota Supra 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 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Supra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |