1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 275 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Galant |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
