1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Talbot Solara were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Talbot Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Solara. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Talbot Solara weights approximately 208 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
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 Talbot Solara (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Talbot Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1986 Talbot Solara 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. 1986 Talbot Solara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | Visa | Solara |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
