1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 974 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 2005 Jaguar XK 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 2005 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | Visa | XK |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 411 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |