1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1981 Toyota Corona 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 1981 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Corona |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
