1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 406 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ 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, 1985 Jeep CJ (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1985 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Visa | CJ |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
