1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 545 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
