1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Citroen Visa 2008 Land Rover Defender
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model Visa Defender
Year Released 1984 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1769 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 0 HP
Torque 110 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 93 L