1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 1170 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 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2004 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | Visa | Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |