1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 245 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
