1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 23 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 720 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Visa | Frontier |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3200 mm |