1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Peugeot Proxima
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Peugeot Proxima were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,850 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot Proxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot Proxima. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot Proxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot Proxima weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1986 Peugeot Proxima 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, 1986 Peugeot Proxima 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot Proxima. (122 Nm). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot Proxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Peugeot Proxima | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | Proxima |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2850 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
