1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 518 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 1996 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Visa | Crew |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |