1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (87 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 349 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, 2001 Toyota Corolla (221 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
