1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Subaru XT weights approximately 254 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru XT 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, 1985 Subaru XT (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1985 Subaru XT | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Visa | XT |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |