1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1534 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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
