1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 29 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 1080 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 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Citroen | Lexus |
| Model | Visa | RX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
