1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 23 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1256 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 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Citroen Visa 2008 Jeep Liberty
Make Citroen Jeep
Model Visa Liberty
Year Released 1985 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 74 L


 

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