1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 270 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
