1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest is newer by 20 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1010 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, 2004 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2004 Nissan Quest 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. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Quest |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |
