1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 224 kg more than 1986 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Micra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
