1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 27 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Visa | FX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2885 mm |
