1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 124 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |