1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 27 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 680 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
