1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1994 Citroen Xantia is newer by 9 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. Both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1994 Citroen Xantia are equipped with a 1,580 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 294 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1994 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
