1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 730 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
