1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 706 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Citroen Visa 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Visa Condor
Year Released 1985 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 0 HP
Torque 50 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2660 mm